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Southampton boss Hasenhuttl: We must build on Leeds win against Burnley

Southampton boss Ralph Hasenhuttl has told his players that they need to build on their first Premier League victory of the season when they face Burnley on Saturday.

A 1-0 win over Leeds lifted the Saints four points clear of the drop zone - and of Saturday's visitors to St Mary's.

"It was important to get the first one but that is not an argument to lean back now," Hasenhuttl said.

"We have to keep on going. We've got another chance with a home game now and in the next few weeks we can definitely get a few points. That's what we need after a difficult start."

He added: "I must say, I have changed my opinion about Burnley in the last two or three years.

"In the beginning I thought they were only a team that kicked long, but if you let them play they can definitely do that. They can press high, they are very brave with their pressing this year and I think they have developed their game.

"You can see they play a bit more football. They play in a very direct and forward-orientated way, and the goals they score are typical for them. It's always good if you can do what you can do in a perfect way and this can be successful."

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